CC - Minutes - 08-24-11Minutes of the
Community Development Commission
and
City Council
Special Meeting
August 24, 2011
The Special meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission and City Council was called to
order by Mayor Ly at 6:06 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Chair/ Mayor Ly, Vice- Chair/ Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Commissioner /Council Members Alarcon,
and Clark
ABSENT: Council Member Low
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Director of Finance Brisco, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, and City Clerk Molleda
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
2. MATTERS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTORICITY MANAGER & STAFF
A. Enforceable Obligations Payment Schedule
On August 11, 2011, in response to a lawsuit filed by the League of California Cities and the
California Redevelopment Association, the California Supreme Court issued a stay on the
implementation of AB 1X 26 and its companion legislation AB 1X 27. AB 1X 26 mandates
the elimination of redevelopment agencies by October 1, 2011, while AB 1X 27 allows for the
continuation of redevelopment agencies indefinitely if a city agrees to participate in a
Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program by making significant annual financial
payments to the State. The Rosemead City Council has previously adopted an Ordinance
to participate in the Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program. Last week, on August
17, 2011, the Supreme Court issued an order modifying its stay on AB 1X 26 -27 to clarify
ambiguities. The Supreme Court's most recent order makes it clear that all redevelopment
agencies must approve an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) prior to
August 29, 2011. Accordingly, the Community Development Commission Board will
consider approval of the required EOPS for the remainder of 2011.
Recommendation: That the Community Development Commission approve the required
EOPS for the remainder of 2011.
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Minutes of August 24, 2011
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City Attorney Richman stated that on August 11th the Supreme Court issued its stay regarding legislation
dealing with the demise of Redevelopment or the opt -in option. Previously it was not clear if cities that had
adopted their opt -in ordinance had to adopt an enforceable obligation schedule. Clarification has now been
provided and the Supreme Court stated that cities are to adopt an enforceable obligations schedule by
August 28th. Mrs. Richman explained that staff worked on a schedule on the city's standing obligations and
once adopted the payment schedule will be sent to various State entities and the County Auditor. Also, the
California Redevelopment Association has asked for clarification from the Supreme Court as to whether cities
that have adopted their opt -in ordinances were exempt from the stay of AB 1X 26.
Juan Nunez — asked since Council previously adopted an ordinance to opt -in voluntary, does the City have
the money to pay the obligation payments.
Mayor Ly replied yes, the City did have the money to pay the State.
Mr. Nunez — asked if the City will impose a tax on residents to pay for the enforceable obligations payments.
Mayor Ly clarified that the City will not enforce a tax to residents to help pay the State.
Vice-Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded Commissioner /Council Member
William Alarcon to approve the required Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Low
3. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONICITY COUNCIL - None
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m. The next regular joint Community Development Commission and City
Council meeting is scheduled to take place on September 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
Steven Ly
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Clerk a,
loria Molleda, City Clerk
Rosemead City Council and Community Development Commission Special Meeting
Minutes of August 24, 2011
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk for the Rosemead City, do hereby certify that the minutes from
August 24, 2011, were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council
on the 11th of October 2011, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly,
No: None
Abstain:None
Absent: None
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk